ES-RP30 - Razor PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Rechargeable Shaver
Brand	Panasonic
Model	ES-RP30
Rated Voltage	220 V~ 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption	3 W
Motor Voltage	1.2 V
Charging Time	Approx. 8 hours
Operating Time	Approx. 25 minutes
Battery Type	Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
Battery Life	3 years (if charged once a week)
Replacement Outer Foil	WES9863
Replacement Inner Blades	WES9064
Switch Lock	Yes
Protective Cap	Included
Cleaning Brush	Included
Water Resistance	No (keep dry)
Intended Use	Household, for beard shaving
Place of Origin	China

Frequently Asked Questions - ES-RP30 PANASONIC

How long does it take to fully charge the shaver?

The shaver takes approximately 8 hours to fully charge.

How long can I use the shaver after a full charge?

After a full charge, the shaver can be used for about 25 minutes. This may vary with beard thickness and temperature.

Can I use the shaver while it is charging?

No, the shaver cannot be operated while charging. It can only be charged when the power switch is turned off.

How do I clean the shaver?

Use the included cleaning brush to remove debris from the inner blade, outer foil, and main body. Move the brush only in the direction shown (A) to avoid damaging the blades.

How often should I replace the outer foil and inner blades?

Replace the outer foil once every year and the inner blades once every two years for optimal performance.

What replacement parts are available for the ES-RP30?

Replacement parts are: outer foil WES9863 and inner blades WES9064. Available at dealers or service centers.

Why is my shaver not operating?

Possible causes: not charged, power switch off during charging, ambient temperature out of range (0-35°C), or battery has reached end of life. Refer to troubleshooting section.

Can I use this shaver in the shower or with water?

No, the shaver is not waterproof. Do not wash it with water and keep it dry at all times.

How do I dispose of the built-in battery?

Remove the battery only when disposing of the shaver. Follow the steps in the manual to dismantle in order ①–⑦, cut wires, and avoid shorting. Take to an authorized service center or recycling station.

Is this shaver suitable for sensitive skin?

It is suitable but use gentle pressure. Start with light strokes, stretch skin, and gradually increase pressure as your skin gets accustomed. Excessive pressure can cause irritation.

USER MANUAL ES-RP30 PANASONIC

Panasonic electric shaver with black and silver casing, no visible text or symbols on body

Panasonic®

中文

使用说明书

(家用) 电动剃须刀

型号 ESRP30

目录

安全注意事项 4

使用须知....6

部件名称....6

使用前....7

剃须....7

清洁剃须刀....8

更换外刀网和内刀头....8

电池寿命....8

故障排除....9

内置式充电电池的取出方式.....10

规格.... 10 ^①

环境保护与资源回收

本产品使用镍氢电池。

Operating Instructions

(Household) Rechargeable Shaver

Model No. ES-RP30

Contents

Safety precautions 12

Intended use....14

Parts identification 15

Before use 15

Shaving....16

Cleaning 16

Replacing the outer foil and the inner

blades 16

Battery life 17

Troubleshooting....18

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery....19

Specifications 20

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of malfunction, electric shock, injury, fire, loss of life, and damage to equipment or property, always observe the following safety precautions.

Explanation of symbols

The following symbols are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the notation is disregarded and improper use is performed.

DANGER

Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.

The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.

This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must not be performed.

This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.

DANGER

This product has a built-in rechargeable battery. Do not throw into flame or heat.

- Doing so may cause fluid leak, overheating, or explosion.

WARNING

Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to a household outlet with a wet hand.

- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.

Never use the shaver in the bathroom or shower room.

Never use the appliance if the power plug is damaged or if the power plug fits loosely in a household outlet.

- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.

The symbol above means "Do not wash the product with water".

Warning : Keep the appliance dry.

WARNING

Never disassemble except when disposing of the product.

- Doing so may cause electric shock, injury, or fire.

Do not use in a way exceeding the rating of the household outlet or the wiring.

- Exceeding the rating by connecting too many plugs to one household outlet may cause fire due to overheating.

Do not modify or repair by yourself.

- Doing so may cause electric shock, injury or fire. Contact the store where you purchased the unit or contact a service centre authorized by Panasonic for repair(battery change, etc.).

Do not store within the reach of children or infants. Do not let them use it.

- Doing so may cause accidents and injury due to accidental ingestion of the inner blade, the cleaning brush, etc.

Always unplug the power plug from a household outlet when cleaning.

- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.

Make sure to use only 220V\~ voltage. Fully inserted the power plug.

- Failure to do so may cause electric shock, injury or fire.

Regularly clean the power plug to prevent dust from accumulating.

- Failure to do so may cause fire due to insulation failure caused by humidity.

Immediately stop using and remove the power plug if there is an abnormality or failure.

- Using it in such conditions may cause electric shock, injury, or fire.

- The main unit is deformed or abnormally hot.

- The main unit smells of burning.

- There is an abnormal sound during use or charging of the main unit.

- Immediately contact the store where you purchased the unit or contact a service centre authorized by Panasonic for repair.

Properly dispose the package of the appliance, keep the package away from infants.

- Failure to do so may cause suffocation of infants from happening.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for the safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.

CAUTION

Do not allow pins or trash to adhere to the power plug.

- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.

Do not use excessive pressure to apply the system outer foil to your lip or other part of your face. Do not apply the system outer foil directly to blemishes or injured skin.

- Doing so may cause injury to the skin.

Do not forcefully press the system outer foll. Also, do not touch the system outer foll with fingers or nails when in use.

- Doing so may cause injury to skin or shorten the service life of the system outer foil.

Do not touch the blade section (metallic section) of the Inner blade.

- Doing so may cause injury to your hand.

Do not apply on hairs other than the beard.

- Doing so may cause injury to the skin or shorten the service life of the system outer foil.

Do not share your shaver with your family or other people.

- Doing so may result in infection or inflammation.

Do not drop or subject to shock.

- Doing so may cause injury.

Do not use after removing the foil frame.

- Doing so may cause skin injury.

Disconnect the power plug from the household outlet When not charging,

- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration.

Check the system outer foil for cracks or deformations before use

- Cracks or deformations of the system outer foil may result in injury to the skin.

Be sure to place the shaver in its protective cap when carrying around or storing.

- Failure to do so may cause injury to skin or shorten the service life of the system outer foil.

Intended use

• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. to clean the appliance. Doing so may cause failure, cracking or discoloration of the main body. Wipe with a cloth soaked in soapy water and wrung tightly.
• Keep the appliance away from sinks, bathrooms or other high-humidity areas where it could be exposed to water and moisture after use.
• Keep the appliance away from where it will be exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
• When storing the shaver, be sure that the protective cap is installed so as not to scratch the outer foil.

Parts identification

A Protective cap
B Outer foil section

①Foil frame
②System outer foil
③ System outer foil release buttons

© Inner blade
D Main body

④Power switch [0/1]
⑤Switch lock button
⑥Power plug
⑦Power plug lock release button
⑧Foil frame release button

E Cleaning brush

Before use

Charging the shaver

For best performance, fully charge the appliance before use.
You cannot be operate the appliance during charging.

The charging time is approx. 8 hour

After 8 hour of charging, the shaver can be used for about 25 minutes.(It varies for different thicknesses of beards or different temperatures.)

Perform the following steps to charge the shaver if it seems to lose the speed.

1. Turn off the shaver.

- Your shaver cannot be charged when it is turned on.

1. While holding the power plug lock release button pressed, push the power plug forward until a click is heard.

- Please always keep your hands dry.

1. Plug in the appliance to the power outlet. Now, the shaver begins charging.

2. Do not touch the plug pins with your fingers when plugging in the power plug, in case of electric shock.

3. Charging is completed after approx. 8 hours.

- When charging the shaver for the first time or when it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the operating time may shorten. Please charge it for more than 16 hours in such case.

4. Disconnect the power plug after charging.

- Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 0 - 35°C. The battery may not charge properly or may not charge under extreme low or high temperatures.

1. While holding the power plug lock release button pressed, push the power plug back into its storage position.

Shaving

Using the shaver

1 Depress the switch lock button and slide the power switch upwards.

2 Hold the shaver as illustrated above and shave,

- Adequate ambient temperature for using is 0 - 35°C. If you use the appliance in temperature outside of the recommended range, it may stop functioning.

Start out shaving by applying gentle pressure to your face. Stretch your skin with your free hand and move the shaver back and forth in the direction of your beard. You may gently increase the amount of pressure as your skin becomes accustomed to this shaver. Applying excessive pressure does not provide a closer shave.

Cleaning

Cleaning with the brush

Use the included cleaning brush to remove any tiny debris from the inner blade, outer foil, or main body.

Move the cleaning brush as shown in Figure A at right to clean the inner blade.

Do not move the cleaning brush in direction (B) as it will damage the inner blade and affect their sharpness.

(A)

O

(B)

(no text)

Replacing the outer foil and the inner blades

Outer foil Once every year

Inner blade Once every two years

▶ Replacing the outer foll

1. Press the foil frame release button and take out the outer foil section as illustrated.
2. Press the system outer foil release buttons and pull down the system outer foil as illustrated.
3. Insert the system outer foil until it clicks.

- Always insert the system outer foil to the foil frame when attaching to the shaver.

▶ Replacing the inner blades

1. Press the foil frame release button and take out the outer foil section as illustrated.
2. Remove the inner blades one at a time.

- Do not touch the edges (metal parts) of the inner blades to prevent injury to your hand.

1. Insert the inner blades one at a time until they click.

▶ Replacement parts

Replacement parts are available at your dealer or the Service Center.

Replacement parts for ES-RP30	Outer foil WES9863
	Inner blades WES9064

Battery life

The life of the battery is 3 years if charged approximately once every week. The battery in this shaver is not intended to be replaced by consumers. Have the battery replaced by an authorized service center.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause		ActionPossible cause	Action
The appliance does not operate.		It is not charged. Fully charge the appliance.
		The power switch is turned 0 with the power plug connected to the household outlet.	Only charging is possible when connected to the household outlet.Use it disconnected from the household outlet.
		The appliance is not used at a recommended operating temperature.	Use at the recommended ambient temperature of 0 - 35°C.
		The battery has reached the end of its life.	Please consult the service center authorized by Panasonic for replacement.
The appliance cannot be charged.		The power plug is not fully inserted into the household outlet.	Fully insert the power plug into the household outlet.The recommended temperature for charging is 0-35°C .If charged at a temperature other than the recommended temperature, the shaver may take longer to charge or may not charge at all.
		Not charged at the recommended operating temperature
		The battery has reached the end of its life.	Please consult the service center authorized by Panasonic for replacement.
One of the following problems occurs while using the appliance.	Trimmed hairs fly all over.	Trimmed hairs accumulated in the outer foil section.	Refer to Page 16 to clean the shaver.
	System outer foil gets hot.	System outer foil damaged. Refer to Page 16 to replace the system outer foil.
	Makes a loud sound.	Outer foil section fall.	Refer to Page 16 to verify if the outer foil section is completely attached to the shaver.
	There is an odor in the blades.	Trimmed hairs accumulated in the outer foil section.	Refer to Page 16 to clean the shaver.
	Shaving performance gets poor.	Trimmed hairs accumulated in the outer foil section.	Refer to Page 16 to clean the shaver.
		The system outer foil or the inner blades has reached the end of its life.	Refer to Page 16 to replace the system outer foil or the inner blades.

If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the unit or contact a service centre authorized by Panasonic for repair.

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery

This appliance contains a built-in chargeable battery. Remove the battery from the appliance before disposing of it.

Please make sure that the batteries are disposed of uniformly at an officially designated location if there is one.

This figure must only be used when disposing of the shaver, and must not be used to repair it. If you dismantle the shaver yourself, malfunction may be caused.

- Be sure the shaver is switched off when removing the battery.

- In order to extend the service life of the product as long as possible, consumers are encouraged to seek the comments of the dealer or the service center designated by Panasonic before disposing of the appliance.

- When consumers decide to dispose of the appliance but do not want to dismantle it to remove the battery, they are encouraged to take the appliance to the service center designated by Panasonic. The service center shall dismantle and recycle the battery.

- Please dispose of the battery at a government designated location or a recycling station.

- Disassemble the appliance in the order of ① \~ ⑦ as illustrated in the following figure, cutting wire connecting the battery, remove the battery.

- Do not short the battery while disassembling.

For environmental protection and recycling of materials.

This appliance contains a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery. Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially assigned location, if there is one in your country.

Specifications

Product name Rechargeable		Shaver
Product model ES		-RP30
Rated voltage/rated frequency		220 V~ 50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption 3 W
Motor voltage 1.2 V		---
Charging time Approx. 8 hours
Place of origin China
Date of production		See engraving on the commodity.
Execution standard	Chinese standard	GB4706.1 appendix B GB4706.9
	Company standard	Q/SXWBMJ 6

This product is intended for household use only.

Panasonic

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发行：2013年5月